Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 16,427 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Groningen and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Groningen and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen get the match underway!
6.58
0-0Henk Sikora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Delano Hertog. Delano Hertog sees a break and surges forward. Delano Hertog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simo Carlbohm who gathers it comfortably.
8.40
0-0Henk Sikora advances with the ball. Henk Sikora sees space and advances. Henk Sikora shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
9.39
Delano Hertog makes a probing pass to Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.06
Arjan Jongsma sees space and advances. Arjan Jongsma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.29
Arjan Jongsma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman whips in a cross ball towards Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.50
0-0Henk Sikora sees a break and surges forward. Henk Sikora sees space and advances. Henk Sikora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Simo Carlbohm!
18.48
0-0Luuk Veldman hacks Dominique Senden from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominique Senden runs off the knock.
20.12
Julian Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef makes a simple pass to Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Tomas Espinal manages to keep it out.
24.49
Ahmed van der Linden makes a simple pass to Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moktar Boulanger.
26.46
Arjan Jongsma makes a simple pass to Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Prieto.
27.16
Henk Sikora knocks the ball forward to Arjan Jongsma. Arjan Jongsma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.56
Mitchell Elshot decides to run forward with the ball. Mitchell Elshot lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.29
Luke Mendonca barges into Cedric Ikedia. The referee calls over Luke Mendonca and shows him a yellow card! Cedric Ikedia runs off the knock.
36.51
Medhi Lamouchi takes it forward alone. Medhi Lamouchi knocks the ball forward to Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.31
Arjan Jongsma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten goes all the way! Andre Van Basten rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.26
Cedric Ikedia makes a simple pass to Delano Hertog. Delano Hertog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.05
0-0Moktar Boulanger hacks Andre Van Basten from behind! Moktar Boulanger is warned by the referee! Andre Van Basten hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Luuk Veldman hacks Kevin Schulpen from behind! Luuk Veldman is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Schulpen stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
51.41
Medhi Lamouchi passes the ball forward to Arjan Jongsma. Arjan Jongsma kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.49
0-0Ahmed van der Linden flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Veldman but he's offside!
55.55
Mitchell Elshot makes a probing pass to Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.36
Moktar Boulanger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot makes a simple pass to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from 20 yards but Tomas Espinal is on top of it.
67.17
Delano Hertog advances with the ball. Delano Hertog shoots from outside the area but Simo Carlbohm is on top of it.
77.10
Medhi Lamouchi knocks the ball forward to Arjan Jongsma. Arjan Jongsma takes it forward alone. Arjan Jongsma knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
81.42
Ahmed van der Linden makes a probing pass to Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
83.15
1-0Dominique Senden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Castillo. Julian Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.2%
68.8%
Play Area
32.5%
42.5%
25%
Scorers